Senior Merchandise Planner

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Cape Union Mart Full time

An opportunity has become available in our Buying Team for a confident, energetic and resilient Senior Merchandise Planner who can think laterally and who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the merchandise planning for the applicable portfolio in adherence to the Cape Union Mart Group standards.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Achievement of financial and other stock management KPI's
  • Deliver and implement post seasonal analysis, strategic planning and range, assortment and size curve planning
  • To accurately and continuously budget and reforecast in order to achieve sales plan, control inventory levels to plan and maximize profitability
  • Participation, managing and executing of project plans to achieve the agreed objectives
  • Supporting and guiding team members with regards to efficient administration as well as the accurate allocation of stock to ensure that the right stock gets to the right store by the right time
  • Achieve high levels of multi functional collaboration with stores, suppliers, supply chain, IT, marketing and ecommerce departments
  • Be actively involved in the development and mentoring of the departmental allocator
Experience & Qualifications

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • BCom qualification in Economics or Statistics or any other field of study relevant to the position
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience as a Senior Retail/Merchandise/Product Planner within a retail environment is required
  • Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced excel experience is essential
  • Working knowledge and experience with Merchandise planning and reporting systems is required
  • Experience in planning Footwear or Clothing categories is required
Competencies Required

  • Good articulation with excellent English written & verbal communication skills
  • Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problemsolving skills as to make sound business decisions
  • Strong merchant ability with trader and commercial mentality
  • A team collaborator with strong strategic and forward thinking skills
  • Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
  • Proven ability to selflead, work independently or within a team
  • Displays methodical, detailorientated and accurate work output
  • Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
  • Displays values of Trust, Innovation and Passion
  • Continues to be resilient in a fastpaced and everchanging environment
  • Proven ability to resolve conflict and of building and maintaining relationships across all levels of the organization

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